Trump hints at sanctions on Chinese banks over Iran ties before Xi’s expected US visit

US President Donald Trump has indicated the possibility of sanctioning Chinese banks due to their commercial ties with Iran. This statement was made on Thursday in response to a reporter's question about why such sanctions had not yet been imposed. Trump suggested that he does not need to publicly announce all his actions. These remarks come shortly before Chinese leader Xi Jinping is anticipated to visit Washington for a bilateral summit. The article does not provide further details on the specific banks or the exact timing of potential sanctions.